Original research
by
Francia, Leanne et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
Australia
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This Australian qualitative study explored both people with lived experience of problematic alcohol and other drug use, and health care staff's experiences of service delivery.
Findings/Key points
Within the intake and assessment stages of alcohol and other drug specialist service delivery: time on wait lists; and poor implementation of assessment processes were identified as barriers to treatment-seeking and engagement. Within broader health-care service delivery: organisational expectations around behaviour and engagement; alcohol and other drugs viewed as separate to service role; and limited opportunities to informally engage were identified as barriers to treatment-seeking.
Design/methods
Thirty-nine semi-structured interviews
Keywords
Transitions in care/treatment
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
